40-foot waves crash into cruise ship in dangerous stretch near Antarctica. Watch

FIFA chief Infantino wants to reform governing body with consultation from federations

Report: Zelensky meets CIA chief Ratcliffe at Shannon airport, weeks after his secret Moscow trip

AI models chose to harm humans to stop ‘pain,’ alarming study raises fresh safety questions

Randeep Hooda arrives in Gujarat for his first National Film Award: ‘Very grateful’

$110 billion Warner Bros merger: Paramount reaches settlement with 12 US states

US-Iran war, peace deals and more: What to expect from Trump's UNGA 2026 speech

Two infants die after fire breaks out at RIMS newborn care unit in Telangana's Adilabad

‘0% chance’: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses AI extinction fears by 2030

Key accused in Bihar's Jamui molestation case, arrested after police shoot him in leg

BTS fans mock iHeartRadio’s day 2 turnout after short set controversy

'Lot of things to learn from experienced players': Jayasuriya backs Rohit, Virat for 2027 ODI World Cup

Anant Nag to recieve Dadasaheb Phalke Award: From Ankur to Nishant- Revisit his best films and iconic performances on OTT

Pilot recreates Mona Lisa in sky over Oklahoma and Arkansas in four-hour flight: VIDEO

Samay Raina-Mukesh Chhabra controversy explained: What happened over girlfriend joke on India's Got Latent?

Explainer: Why rare-earth export licences and Board of Trade are US priorities ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Samsung raises Galaxy S26 prices by Rs 20,000: Here’s what each model now costs

Glitch in the matrix caught on camera: Woman vanishes after talking to reporter

Jailer 2: Vidya Balan joins Rajinikanth's upcoming film as Kantha | Watch

Anti-AI activists storm summit, say 'incompetent' leaders are leading us into a disaster - 'We need a vote'

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian strikes knock out three of Ukraine's largest steel plants

How Zaheer Khan came to be CSK's head coach of IPL 2027

The Verdict | The Mecca Agreement is under scrutiny as Houthis attack Saudis

IND vs JPN one-off T20I: India survive scare from Japan to win five-over a side match by 2 runs

From ‘communist’ to ‘great mayor’: Trump praises Mamdani after New York meeting, discusses immigration and housing

India at UNGA81: Jaishankar warns global order under 'growing stress', pushes for ‘reformed multilateralism’

'Needs time away from the international scene': England white-ball captain Brook on pacer Brydon Carse's future

Trump's helipad event overshadowed by audio failure as major TV networks suspend pool coverage

Saudi Arabia exits China-led mBridge digital currency platform amid Saudi-Houthi conflict

New OTT releases this week (September 21-27, 2026): Shaque: Trust No One, Hunkkaar, Don’t Be Shy- 5 new titles coming to Netflix, Prime Video and more

Raaka creates history! Allu Arjun’s film secures Guinness World Record ahead of release

Microsoft executive called AI training the ‘largest theft of labour in human history’

UK PM Burnham agrees to 'defensive' military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis 

US and China vie for AI dominance as calls grow for regulation | Gravitas

J&K Assembly Session begins amid chaos: BJP, ruling alliance clash as statehood demand dominates

Putin's United Russia party wins 355 seats in Duma election; 4 other parties cross threshold to enter parliament

China’s efforts to revive consumer spending are running into deeper structural and psychological barriers.


Luxury-Phobia: A Hidden Drag on China’s Economy 

India is in the spotlight at the world economic forum in Davos 2026, with global leaders, investors, and policymakers focusing on the country’s rapidly rising economic profile. The 21st January session is set to explore whether India can become the world’s third-largest economy, highlighting strong domestic growth, driven by infrastructure investment, digital revolution and expanding manufacturing base.

Davos 2026: Can India Become the Third-largest Economy? 

The nifty and the sensex trade close to five percent lower from their recent highs. A new report by kotak equities tracks the risk and reward for retail investors over the past 16-18 months.


Indian Rupee Slide Eats Into Equity Returns for Retail Investors

The rally in Bitcoin appears to be running out of steam in 2026. After briefly climbing above 97,000 dollars last week, the world’s largest cryptocurrency has slipped back below key levels as global markets turn risk-averse. Bitcoin’s latest slide is raising fresh questions over its ‘digital gold’ narrative, as traders brace for more volatility ahead. Take a look at this report for more…


Bitcoin rally fades as global risk-off grows

India’s union budget 2026 is just around the corner, and all eyes are on how the government plans to boost revenue. Sin taxes, on products like cigarettes and tobacco, has emerged as a major tool. But are higher taxes really curbing consumption, or just pushing users towards illegal markets?

Budget 2026: Can Sin Taxes Balance Health & Revenue?

The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for India’s economic growth in 2026 by a sharp 70 basis points to 7.3 percent. IMF also cites strong momentum in the second half of the year. The imf said the upgrade reflects better-than-expected performance in the third quarter and robust activity in the fourth quarter. The revision follows India’s National Statistics Office raising its own growth estimate for the current fiscal year to 7.4 percent. The imf has called India a key engine of global growth, underscoring its rising role in the world economy.


IMF Calls India a Key Driver of Global Growth 

UK manufacturers are bracing for a fresh trade shock as President Donald Trump imposes a 10% tariff on European imports. The move threatens Britain’s auto sector, raises export costs, and revives fears of a wider transatlantic trade dispute impacting jobs and growth.


UK auto sector braces for trade shock 

China’s housing market continued its downward trend in December. New home prices across 70 cities fell 0.4 percent month-on-month, matching November’s decline. Only six cities saw any monthly gains, highlighting persistent downward pressure on the market. Tier-one cities showed mixed trends, with Shanghai posting a small 0.2 percent rise, while Beijing and Shenzhen saw prices fall up to 0.6 percent. Tier-two and tier-three cities also saw declines of 0.4 percent.


China's New Home Sales Down 46% From 2021 Peak 

India's Budget 2026 is just days away now. As we countdown to the big day we look at how India raises revenue from taxing sin products. The spotlight of today's story is the revised sin tax on cigarettes and tobacco products. Can such moves actually raise government revenue? 


Are Cigarette Taxes Pushing Smokers Underground in India? | World Business Watch

US President Donald Trump has escalated his dispute with JPMorgan Chase, threatening to sue the banking giant over what he claims was an improper ‘debanking’ after the January 6, 2021 capitol riot.


Trump threatens JPMorgan lawsuit over Jan 6 account closures

President Trump is threatening new tariffs on several European countries as part of his ongoing push to acquire Greenland, sparking concern in Europe and at home. The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to rule on one of Trump’s most controversial economic policies, his sweeping tariff strategy. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says it’s very unlikely the justices will strike it down, but the decision could have far-reaching effects on global trade and the U.S. economy.


Supreme Court Set to Review Tariff Policy Amid New Tariff Threats | World Business Watch

Oil prices are swinging between geopolitics and fundamentals. Crude briefly surged to multi-month highs on fears of possible U.S. strikes on Iran, before retreating as concerns over a global supply glut resurfaced.


Oil Caught Between Conflict & Excess Supply | World Business Watch

India is making a strong business pitch at the World Economic Forum in Davos, sending its largest ever delegation with central leaders and representatives from ten Indian states wooing global investors amid a shifting global economic landscape.

India Sends Largest Delegation to WEF Davos 2026 | World Business Watch

 Artificial intelligence is no longer the future, it’s already transforming jobs across the world. A new IMF report warns that nearly 40 percent of global employment is exposed to ai, with advanced economies facing the biggest impact. Our next report dives into the changing face of work, who’s most at risk, and what countries are doing to prepare their workforce for the AI Era…

 IMF: 40% of Global Jobs Exposed to AI

The world is entering what the world economic forum calls an ‘age of competition,’ where rising power rivalries, trade tensions, and strategic standoffs are reshaping global stability. In its global risks report 2026, the WEF warns that Geoeconomic confrontation has become the single biggest threat facing the world this year.


World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026: Key Findings

Canada and China announced a major reset in trade relations. The announcement came from Beijing after talks between Canadian prime minister mark carney and Chinese president Xi Jinping.


China to Open Its Market for Canada's Agri Products

China has cut its holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds to the lowest level since 2008, even as global foreign ownership of U.S. Debt hit a record high. That marks a nearly 10 percent decline since January last year, and confirms a long-term trend of China steadily reducing its exposure to American government debt.


 China Cuts U.S. Debt to Lowest Level Since 2008 

 U.S. President trump has announced a 25 percent tariff on any country trading with Iran. India is closely tracking developments in Iran, not just as a regional crisis, but as a strategic test with direct implications for its connectivity and foreign policy.


Instability in Iran Raises Long-term Questions for India 

Indian equities ended the week largely unchanged as optimism around corporate earnings helped offset global headwinds and sustained foreign investor selling.

Cues to Watch in Indian Markets Next Week

As the government approaches the union budget, the focus is not just on the domestic economy but how the country positions itself globally. Can India become an innovation economy? Can it initiate fiscal support to stay ahead of the curve in deep tech and AI? 


What India Needs to Become a Deep Tech Leader

Nepal’s economy is showing its strongest start in three years, with growth from mid-July to mid-October surpassing recent trends. Analysts highlight key sectors driving this momentum and the potential impact on businesses, employment, and overall development.

Nepal’s Economy Shows Strong Start in 2025-26

Russia’s oil and gas revenues dropped to a five-year low in 2025, dealing a major blow to the country’s budget. These revenues are critical for funding Moscow’s operations in Ukraine, and the slump in crude prices and gas exports has strained the national economy.


Russia’s Oil & Gas Revenues Fall to Five-Year Low, Budget Hit in 2025

India's trade deficit widened slightly in the December quarter,
But remained under control.
A strong export pivot towards Asia and Africa,
Is helping offset tariff pressures, and a weaker rupee.

India's Trade Balance: Stabilising Despite Tariffs 

As we countdown to India's budget 2026,
We look at the sectors that are on the government's radar.
Experts say the government will continue to build around a familiar set of priorities while providing support for long term economic goals.
Take a look at this report for more....

India's Budget 2026: Key Sectors That the Budget Will Focus on 

Investors have been flocking to the stocks of memory and storage component manufacturers,
Due to a shortage of their products.
However, that is causing headaches for many of their customers.

Crisis: An Unprecedented Memory Chip Shortage

India is closely watching the unrest in Iran, not just as a regional crisis but as a strategic test with direct consequences for its connectivity projects, energy security and foreign policy. From trade routes to diplomatic balancing, developments in Iran could shape India’s role across West Asia and beyond.


Iran-US Tensions: Why Iran Matters to India’s Strategic Interests